WAFL10 Things We Learned: Sharks prove doubters wrong, Tigers the team to beat and more
Jordan McArdle
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20 Apr 2026
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EAST Perth made it to its first WAFL grand final since 2002 and put in a strong showing for the first three quarters on Sunday, with some star performers, before eventually being overrun by West Perth and losing by 49 points.
1. Dean Cadwallader – 2
Made a solid return to WAFL football in 2013 after his suspension in 2010, and comeback for eight reserves games in 2012.
He became an important member of the East Perth line-up offering pace, ability to carry the ball and an ability to kick some clever goals, but he couldn’t get into the grand final on Sunday finishing with just two kicks, three handpasses and two tackles.
He then combined for 42 possessions over the first two final wins over Swan Districts and Claremont, but had a relatively quiet grand final finishing with 12 disposals.
2. Steven Payne – 4
The hard-running wingman had played just 27 matches in the last two years for the Royals, but did well to cement himself in the side in 2013 having played every game from Round 9 onwards where he averaged over 18 possessions a game during the home and away season.
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